This stuff for real?

VKleita · Post by **VKleita** » Mon May 23, 2005 1:26 pm

Being sent a link by a friend

http://www.essexracing.com/index.php?cPath=77

How exactly does this stuff work or is it a cash cow?

never used it just interested

I also heard a while ago about a \"Eco spray\"
which supposedly did similar kinds of things.

they cant really make your engine \"Like new performance\" can they ????

Dan_Corsa · Post by **Dan_Corsa** » Mon May 23, 2005 5:53 pm

Its just an octane addtive

normal petrol is 95ron
shell optimax is 98ron

Mainly for japanese cars as they run high ron fuels close to 100ron!

I\'m guessing the eco-spray you are refering to is a engine cleaner which de-cokes your engine

NOT GOOD AT ALL

it removes all the dirt build up from inside your engine therefore opening cracks etc in the engine that have been filled in with the dirt deposits!

These then can lead to major problems i have knows 2 people use that 20k spray and engines have not lasted very long after using it!

Octane boosters for jap cars
Eco-Spray kills cars

Well thats my view on them hehe

punkheadgray · Post by **punkheadgray** » Mon May 23, 2005 6:22 pm

i havent heard that actually? like u say just raises octane level,
those essex racing people are ok to order from, they are just up the road to me, not worth visiting them. its just an industrial unit (thought id mention it incase anyone was going to)

16vcorsa16v · Post by **16vcorsa16v** » Mon May 23, 2005 7:44 pm

yep i used to sell this stuff dnt let the name confuse u (nos) this is purely an additive like dan corsa says. its worth the money unless ur corsas from japan lol

Liam_corsa · Post by **Liam_corsa** » Tue May 24, 2005 11:11 am

Mine seems a bit quicker if i use shell optimax and an octane booster. Prob running over 100 octane rating!
The higher the octane rating the quicker the fuel burns the more power isn\'t it?
Not sure.

Dan_Corsa · Post by **Dan_Corsa** » Tue May 24, 2005 9:00 pm

Unless your car is Jap then i think your wasting your money really!

A good blast on optimax at 98 ron will probs be good for your engine but wouldn\'t run the car on it permenantly!

What engine you got?

Liam_corsa · Post by **Liam_corsa** » Tue May 24, 2005 9:03 pm

Me? I\'ve only got a 1.4 but it seems to make a difference. Mabie it\'s due to mine having 60k on the clock and it unclogs things a bit when i stick it in.

Dan_Corsa · Post by **Dan_Corsa** » Tue May 24, 2005 9:21 pm

Could be in your head too

You pay the extra 5p per litre for optimax you have to convince yourself it makes the difference to pay for it again!

As long as you think it works then thats all that matters was just intended for high performace and Japanese cars!

Not little corsa engines

punkheadgray · Post by **punkheadgray** » Tue May 24, 2005 11:53 pm

^^^^ i really do rate optimax, how can u say it makes no difference, super unleaded is hard to spot differnce, but optimax is in a league of its own

broster · Post by **broster** » Wed May 25, 2005 7:09 am

i always use optimax in mine, thats because its mapped for it mind.... no point in using octane booster tho, waste of money

Post by **PaulW** » Wed May 25, 2005 9:03 am

I always use Optimax in my car & never run anything else...

TBH you need about 5 refills on Optimax to start noticing any difference, but it certainly does keep the insides of the engine nice & clean!

VKleita · Post by **VKleita** » Wed May 25, 2005 11:39 am

Being on saving spee so being on \"Whoever is cheaper\" fuel wise

What Ron is optimax?

VKleita · Post by **VKleita** » Wed May 25, 2005 11:49 am

Actually it doesn\'t matter

Just done a search and nearist station to me is in stockport about 15 miles away

ho hum

Dan_Corsa · Post by **Dan_Corsa** » Wed May 25, 2005 11:24 pm

[quote=\"PaulW\"]TBH you need about 5 refills on Optimax to start noticing any difference, but it certainly does keep the insides of the engine nice & clean![/quote]

That be why i never noticed anything, filled up once seen dent it made in my wallet

Never bothered again but in a 1.2 the difference wouldn\'t be great if any!

sweet_corsa · Post by **sweet_corsa** » Wed May 25, 2005 11:36 pm

[quote=\"punkheadgray\"]^^^^ i really do rate optimax, how can u say it makes no difference, super unleaded is hard to spot differnce, but optimax is in a league of its own

[/quote]

Some people eh mate, and as for optimax, in my little 1200 you can notice the difference after about 3 tank, the engine runs loads better.